1 The Apostles Heroes Worthy of Imitation. 2 Overview The difference between an apostle and a disciple The context of the calling of the twelve The biblical

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The Apostles

Heroes Worthy of Imitation

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OverviewOverview

• The difference between an apostle and a disciple

• The context of the calling of the twelve

• The biblical accounts of the calling

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ObjectivesObjectives

GOAL:

Using the Apostles as examples, comprehend that when we do his will, Jesus takes ordinary lives and make them extraordinary.

LESSON 1 OBJECTIVES: • Differentiate between an apostle and a disciple.

• Explain the context of calling the twelve.

• Differentiate between the biblical accounts of the 12 original apostles.

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Disciple

Or

Apostle

Disciple

Or

Apostle

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DifferencesDifferences

Disciple - “maqhth/v (Math-ay-tas)

• Learner, Pupil, Student, Follower

• In full agreement and acceptance

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Apostle - aOpo/stolov “Apos – tol – os”

• The sent out

• The sent ones

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Shaliah

• Aramaic word

• Representative of the Sanhedrin

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The Context

Of

Their Calling

The Context

Of

Their Calling

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ContextContext

The Controversial Jesus

• Luke 4:28-30

• Luke 5:1

• John 6:66-67

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ContextContext

The Timing of His Call

• Luke 6:12 – “In these days”

• Matthew 12:14, Mark 3:6 – Destroy him

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ContextContext

Jesus Appoints the Twelve

• Crucifixion approaching

• Emphasis shifts to the 12

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ContextContext

Tearing down institutions

• Clearing the temple

• The sermon on the mount

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ContextContext

The Twelve

• Ordinary men

• The Lord’s consistency

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ContextContext

The Call

• Luke 6:12 – The prayer

• Calling the disciples

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ContextContext

Why 12

• Symbolism

• New leadership

• Luke 22:29-30

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ContextContext

The Task Mark 3:14 – Teach then send

• First they followed• Called them to leave all• Focuses on the 12• Gives them authority and power• Limited commission• Great commission

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ContextContext

What they lacked

• Spiritual Understanding

• Humility

• Faith

• Commitment

• Power

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ContextContext

Why bother?

• Jesus loves us

• Power seen through our weaknesses

• Its not about us, its about God!

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The Biblical

Accounts

of the Calling

The Biblical

Accounts

of the Calling

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Biblical AccountsBiblical Accounts

Matthew 10:2-4 Mark 3:16-19 Luke 6:14-16 Acts 1:13

Peter

Andrew

James

John

Peter

James

John

Andrew

Peter

Andrew

James

John

Peter

John

James

Andrew

Philip

Bartholomew

Thomas

Matthew

Philip

Bartholomew

Matthew

Thomas

Philip

Bartholomew

Matthew

Thomas

Philip

Thomas

Bartholomew

Matthew

James

(Son of Alphaeus)

Lebbaeus

(surn. Thaddeus

Simon

Jusdas Iscariot

James

(Son of Alphaeus)

Thaddeus

Simon

Judas Iscariot

James

(Son of Alphaeus)

Simon

Judas

(Son of James)

Judas Iscariot

James

(Son of Alphaeus)

Simon

Judas

(Son of James)

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John’s Account

• Three stages

• John 1:35-51 – Conversion

• Luke 5 – Ministry

• Matthew 12:1-14; Luke 6:12-16 - Apostleship


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SummarySummary

• The difference between an apostle and a disciple

• The context of the calling of the twelve

• The biblical accounts of the calling

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Peter

First Among the Twelve

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OverviewOverview

• Peter’s biographical information

• Simon’s new name

• Peter’s leadership qualities

• Peter’s death

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GOAL:


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Peter’s

Biographical

Information

Peter’s

Biographical

Information

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BiographyBiography

Simon Bar-Jonah

Married

Born in Bethsaida

Was a fisherman

Partner with James and John

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Peter’s

New

Name

Peter’s

New

Name

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Peter’s NamePeter’s Name

Luke 6:14

“Petros” – Piece of rock

“Cephas” – Aramaic for “a stone”

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Peter’s NamePeter’s Name

Simon vs. Peter

Secular

Acting as his old self

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Peter

Leader of the 12

Peter

Leader of the 12

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The LeaderThe Leader

Peter – The First (Protos)

Peter – The one with the “most”

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Raw Material

Inquisitiveness

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Raw Material

Inquisitiveness

Initiative

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Raw Material

Inquisitiveness

Initiative

Involvement

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Life Experiences

The great confession and the great rebuke

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Life Experiences

The great confession and the great rebuke

Peter was to be sifted

(Luke 22:31)

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Character qualities

Submission

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Character qualities

Submission

Restraint

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Character qualities

Submission

Restraint

Humility

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Character qualities

Submission

Restraint

Humility

Servanthood

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Character qualities

Submission

Restraint

Humility

Servanthood

Compassion

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Character qualities

Submission

Restraint

Humility

Servanthood

Compassion

Courage

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Preached at Pentecost

Healed a lame man

His powerful shadow

Raised Dorcus from the dead

Spread the gospel to the Gentiles

Wrote 2 epistles

Peter’s Power

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Peter’s

Death

Peter’s

Death

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Peter’s DeathPeter’s Death

Would die a martyr

Was likely crucified

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SummarySummary

• Peter’s biographical information

• Simon’s new name

• Peter’s leadership qualities

• Peter’s death

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ConclusionConclusion

2 Peter 3:18

“But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.

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Andrew

The Personal Evangelist

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OverviewOverview

• Biblical accounts of Andrew

• Characteristics of Andrew

• What we can learn form Andrew

• Andrew’s legacy

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GOAL:


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• Listed in all the accounts of the Apostles• First disciple called (John 1:35-40• Brother of Simon• Brought Peter to Jesus (John 1:41)• Introduced two foreigners to Jesus (John

12:22)• Brought boy with loaves and fish to

Jesus (John 6:8-9• Last mentioned in Acts 1:13

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CharacteristicsCharacteristics

• Part of the inner circle

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• Seemed the most thoughtful

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• Seemed the most thoughtful

• Seized the day

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What We LearnWhat We Learn

• The value of the individual

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• The value of personal contact

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• The value of personal contact

• The value of insignificant gifts

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Andrew’s LegacyAndrew’s Legacy

• Part of the group

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• His death

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• His death

• Andrew was not slighted

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1 Corinthians 27 – 31 – “But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to naught things that are: That no flesh should glory in his presence. But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption: That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.

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James and John

Sons of Thunder

Part I

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OverviewOverview

• Biblical accounts of James

• Characteristics of James

• Why “Sons of Thunder”

• The conclusion of James

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• Sons of Zebedee (Matt 20:20)• Third apostles called• Given the nickname “Boanerges” (Mark

3:17)• Wanted to destroy a Samaritan village

(Luke 9:51-56)• Frequently argued over who was the

greatest (Matt 20:20 – 28; Mark 10:35-45)• First apostle killed (Acts 12:2)

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• Eldest of the two

• May have felt entitled to prominence

• Possible strong leader

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• Was with Christ at special times

• Raised Jairus’ daughter (Mark 5:37

• The transfiguration (Matthew 17:1)

• The Mount of Olives (Mark 13:3)

• Garden of Gethsemane (Mark 14:33)

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Sons of ThunderSons of Thunder

• Fire from heaven

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Sons of ThunderSons of Thunder

• Fire from heaven

• Thrones in the Kingdom

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• We know how and why he died

• Murdered by Herod Agrippa I

• Approximately 14 years after Christ died

• Tradition has James taking the gospel to Spain

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• The Servant Song

“Lord make me a servant, Lord, make me like You; For You are a servant, make me one, too. Lord, make me a servant, do what You must do to Make me a servant; Make me like You.”

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James and John

Sons of Thunder

Part II

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OverviewOverview

• Biblical accounts of John

• What we can learn from John

• Other notes on John

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• Biographical information

• Brother of James and son of Zebedee

• The disciple whom Jesus loved (John 13:23)

• Known to the high priest (John 18:15)

• Out ran Peter to the empty tomb (John 20:24)

• John never refers directly to himself

• Entrusted by Jesus to care for His mother

(John 19:26)

• First to recognize Jesus by the Sea of

Tiberias (John 21:7)

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• Ministry characteristics

• Author of 5 books

• Former disciple of John the Baptist

• Told he wouldn’t die as the other apostles

• Active with Peter after the beginning of the

church

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• Ministry characteristics

• Author of 5 books

• Former disciple of John the Baptist

• Told he wouldn’t die as the other apostles

• Active with Peter after the beginning of the

church

• Was recognized by Paul as a leader in the

church (Galatians 2:9)

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Lessons learnedLessons learned

• Balance between truth and love

• Uses “love” more than 80 times

• “Truth” 25 times

• “Witness” 70 times

• Saw things as Black and White

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Lessons learnedLessons learned

• Balance ambition and humility

• Ambitious for high office

• Error in desire to obtain rather than be found worthy

• John’s lesson in humility

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Other NotesOther Notes

• Direst commands

• John’s death

• Traditions about John

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• I’ll Be a Friend To Jesus

“To all who need a savior, my friend I recommend, because he brought salvation, is why I am his friend. I’ll be a friend to Jesus, my lie for him I’ll spend; I’ll be a friend to Jesus, until my years shall end.”

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Philip and Nathanael

Part II

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OverviewOverview

• Biblical accounts of Philip

• What Philip teaches us

• Biblical accounts of Nathanael

• What Nathanael teaches us

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PhilipPhilip

• Fifth named apostle

• Disciple of John the Baptist

• Not the Philip of Acts 8

• Brought two Greeks to Jesus

• Tested by Jesus at the feeding of the 5,000

• Was one of the fishermen with Peter in John 21

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• Philip’s Calling ~ John 1:43

• The feeding of the 5,000 ~ John 6

• The visit of the Greeks ~ John 12

• The upper room ~ John 14

PhilipPhilip

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• His death

PhilipPhilip

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Nathanael

A man without guile

Nathanael

A man without guile

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NathanaelNathanael

• His calling ~ John 1:43-51

• His famous question

• What he teaches us

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SummarySummary

• Biblical accounts of Philip


• Biblical accounts of Nathanael

• What Nathanael teaches us

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Matthew and Thomas

Two Men Transformed

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OverviewOverview

• Biblical accounts of Matthew

• Matthew the Publican

• Biblical accounts of Thomas

• Characteristics of Thomas

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MatthewMatthew

• Son of Alphaeus (Mark 2:14)

• Known as Levi (Joined) and Matthew (Gift of the Lord)

• Tax collector from Capernaum

• Author of the Gospel of Matthew

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MatthewMatthew


• Despised profession

• Gabbai and Mokhes

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MatthewMatthew

• Matthew’s calling

• Immediately responded

• Put together a banquet

• A student of the law

• Was ready to respond to Jesus

• Was honest and courageous

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MatthewMatthew

• Matthew’s legacy

• Forgiveness of sinners

• Seized the day

• His death

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ThomasThomas

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ThomasThomas

• Known as the twin

• Known as “Doubting Thomas”

• Little known from scripture

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ThomasThomas


• Courageous

• Willing to question and learn

• Not a doubter

• His second chance

• Legends

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SummarySummary

• Biblical accounts of Matthew


• Biblical accounts of Thomas


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Matthew and Thomas

Two Men Transformed

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OverviewOverview

• James the Less

• Simon the Zealot

• Judas Not Iscariot

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James the LessJames the Less

• Biblical information

• Named in each listing of the Apostles (Matthew 10:3; Mark 3:18; Luke 6:14-16; Acts 1:13)

• James son of Alphaeus (Matthew 10:3)

• James the Less (Mark 15:40)

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James the LessJames the Less

• About James’ name

• Son of Alphaeus

• Comparison of Mark 15:40 and John 19:25

• “James the Faithful”

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Simon the ZealotSimon the Zealot

• About Simon

• 10th named apostle (Luke 6:15)

• 11th named apostle (Matthew and Mark)

• Simon the Canaanite

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• Political parties of the day

• Pharisees

• Sadducees

• Essenes

• Zealots

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• Simon’s Legends

• Preached in the British Isles

• Killed while preaching the Gospel

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Judas Not IscariotJudas Not Iscariot

• Judas’ names

• Judas – “Jehovah Leads”

• Thaddaeus – “Breast Child”

• Lebbaeus – “Heart Child”

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• Scriptural references

• Named in the lists of the Apostles

• John 14:21

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• Traditions about Judas

• Preached in Turkey

• Clubbed to death for his faith

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ConclusionsConclusions

“Living for Jesus a life that is true, striving to please Him in all that I do; Yielding allegiance, glad hearted and free, this is the pathway of blessing for me. O Jesus, Lord and Savior, I give myself to Thee, for Thou in Thy atonement, Didst give Thyself for me; I own no other Master, My heart shall be Thy throne; My life I give, henceforth to live, O Christ, for Thee alone.

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SummarySummary

• James the Less

• Simon the Zealot

• Judas Not Iscariot

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Judas Iscariot

A Life Wasted

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OverviewOverview

• Biographical information

• Reconciling his choosing and his betrayal

• The final straw

• His betrayal of Christ

• His death

• Lessons learned

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Biographical InformationBiographical Information

• Judas means, “Jehovah leads”

• Iscariot signifies Kerioth

• His father was Simon (John 6:71)

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• His calling• Not from Galilee• Stayed with Jesus when others

deserted• Eager to Rome removed• Witnessed Jesus’ power and

teachings• Jesus also chose him (John 15:16)

Biographical InformationBiographical Information

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• No need to reconcile• Not a contradiction• God’s plan and Judas’ evil• Prophesied

Psalm 41:9 John 13:18 Psalm 55:12-14 Zechariah 11:12-13/Matthew 27:9-10

Reconciling Reconciling

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• Not coerced

• Same potential as the 11

• Never drawn to the person of Christ

• Judas had opportunity to turn back

Reconciling Reconciling

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• Expecting an earthly kingdom

• Jesus didn’t meet their expectations

• Judas became more disillusioned

DisillusionmentDisillusionment

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• John 12:17

• Matthew 26:8

• Matthew 26:14

Final StrawFinal Straw

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• Judas returns

• Jesus washes the disciple’s feet

• Jesus becomes troubled

• Jesus sends Judas on his way

• Jesus is arrested

His BetrayalHis Betrayal

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• Judas realized his guilt – Matthew 27:3-4

• Remorse is not the same as repentance

• Judas could have been forgiven

His DeathHis Death

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• Judas is a tragic example of lost opportunity

• Judas is an example of the ugliness of spiritual betrayal

• Judas shows that God’s plan cannot be thwarted

Lessons from JudasLessons from Judas

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• Traded riches of eternity for false gain

• We must not choose as Judas did

• We must follow Jesus

• Judas is an example of a life wasted


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1 The Apostles Heroes Worthy of Imitation. 2 Overview The difference between an apostle and a disciple The context of the calling of the twelve The biblical